Sep 2018 – Feb 2024 · 5 yrs 5 mos · Mumbai Area, India

• Built and scaled two IoT and data monetization platform businesses — JioKrishi (precision farming) and JioGausamriddhi (livestock management) — from concept to commercial scale, with a vision to create $1Bn platform.
• Developed a data monetization platform, integrating payment gateways and subscription engines to convert agri-data insights into recurring revenue streams.
• Designed and executed business strategies across go-to-market, product scale-up, and financial viability, aligning tightly with Reliance’s agri-tech roadmap.
• Led cross-functional teams and forged partnerships with internal stakeholders, external technology partners, and ecosystem players to drive adoption.
• Directed end-to-end program management — from pilots to commercial roll-out — delivering tangible gains in farm productivity and operational efficiency.
• Assessed and shortlisted agri-tech startups for Reliance investment, focusing on scalability, long-term sustainability, and measurable farmer impact.

Jun 2010 – Aug 2018 · 8 yrs 2 mos · Mumbai Area, India

• Conceptualized and developed an IoT kit (worked with a startup from IIT, Powai) to improve tractor usage experience. Currently a profitable business within Mahindra with a sizable topline
• Played a pivotal role in identification of an Indian startup in the technology space with future development capabilities for Mahindra. Resulted in Mahindra investing a controlling stake in the startup
• Head of Supply Chain Management for Pune & Rajkot plants from 2012 to 2014
• Spearheaded projects on Value Stream mapping(VSM), VA-VE, Zero based Costing (ZBC) & Working capital management
• Executed Greenfield project - Automotive Components manufacturing unit in Pune
• Product Development (Program Manager) – Played a key role in product development of Rear Axle for construction equipment

Jul 2006 – Feb 2008 · 1 yr 7 mos · Sambalpur Area, India